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Not sure what they are about or what they stand for. What I saw was a group carrying American flags defeating a group that takes to burning the American flag. Looked like a good time had by all, beating on noodle arm twerps who pick on defenseless, innocent American flags.
Posting from Portland:
CraigCreek is correct that Patriot Prayer is largely a neo-nazi group who along with the group joining them in the march, the Proud Boys (which the Southern Poverty Law center has labeled a "Hate Group") did come in from out of town, many from Eugene, OR and SW Washington. While they may have secured a permit for a demonstration, it was clear they were more interested in causing a disturbance.
Now you know, although I suspect if all it takes for you to choose sides and support is whomever is holding the flag the highest, facts are of little use to you.
Portland Police declared a riot Saturday after tensions between the right-wing Patriot Prayer group and local anti-fascist activists came to a head and broke out in violence.
The afternoon began with a permitted rally at Terry Schrunk Federal Plaza organized by Joey Gibson, U.S. Senate candidate for Washington and leader of the right-wing, Vancouver-based group.
A counter-demonstration by masked local anti-fascist groups gathered nearby among a heavy police presence. Officers seized weapons such as utility knives, clubs and chemical sprays, detaining several protesters early on.
Things turned ugly shortly after 6 p.m., when Patriot Prayer protesters spilled into Third Avenue to begin their permitted march through the streets of Portland.
(Editor's note: That's not when things turned ugly. They were calm and peaceable as the Patriot Prayer group began their permitted march. Things only turned ugly when the bused-in, masked Antifa thugs began attacking them. -Roboteer)
Antifascist counter-demonstrators immediately began lobbing eggs, half-empty water bottles and firecrackers at the conservative marchers, prompting federal police to fire paintballs filled with pepper spray into the crowd. Portland police said four people were struck by the projectiles and had to be taken to the hospital. An officer was also struck and taken to the hospital.
(Editor's note: They weren't "anti-fascist counter-demonstrators". They were themselves fascist terrorist thugs, whose agenda was to use violence to shut down and otherwise-peaceful, law-abiding march. -Roboteer)
The bureau declared a riot and revoked the march permit soon after police said they witnessed several instances of assault and other criminal activity. They ordered rioters to clear the area and warned that non-compliance would lead to arrest.
Portland Police declared a riot Saturday after tensions between the right-wing Patriot Prayer group and local anti-fascist activists came to a head and broke out in violence.
The afternoon began with a permitted rally at Terry Schrunk Federal Plaza organized by Joey Gibson, U.S. Senate candidate for Washington and leader of the right-wing, Vancouver-based group.
A counter-demonstration by masked local anti-fascist groups gathered nearby among a heavy police presence. Officers seized weapons such as utility knives, clubs and chemical sprays, detaining several protesters early on.
Things turned ugly shortly after 6 p.m., when Patriot Prayer protesters spilled into Third Avenue to begin their permitted march through the streets of Portland.
(Editor's note: That's not when things turned ugly. They were calm and peaceable as the Patriot Prayer group began their permitted march. Things only turned ugly when the bused-in, masked Antifa thugs began attacking them. -Roboteer)
Antifascist counter-demonstrators immediately began lobbing eggs, half-empty water bottles and firecrackers at the conservative marchers, prompting federal police to fire paintballs filled with pepper spray into the crowd. Portland police said four people were struck by the projectiles and had to be taken to the hospital. An officer was also struck and taken to the hospital.
(Editor's note: They weren't "anti-fascist counter-demonstrators". They were themselves fascist terrorist thugs, whose agenda was to use violence to shut down and otherwise-peaceful, law-abiding march. -Roboteer)
The bureau declared a riot and revoked the march permit soon after police said they witnessed several instances of assault and other criminal activity. They ordered rioters to clear the area and warned that non-compliance would lead to arrest.
If you're going to bend the rules on using copyrighted material it's probably best not to annotate your own views within the body of the copyrighted work. Perhaps The Oregonian owner Advance Publications legal department would like to see how City-Data feels about this.
Not sure what they are about or what they stand for. What I saw was a group carrying American flags defeating a group that takes to burning the American flag. Looked like a good time had by all, beating on noodle arm twerps who pick on defenseless, innocent American flags.
Google is your friend.
Neither group is in the least admirable, much less "patriotic", in my view.
WHAT, pray tell, does anyone at this rally on either side have to do with Nancy Pelosi or the "Dems" ?
This is two groups of people ready to brawl getting what they came for.
Exactly! A few from each size also got arrested.
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